Thread: New Machinery

thedge (& Mr Brush),

Very odd not sure why your mitre gauge is wonky. Instead of spending money on an Incra why don't you just ask JET for a replacement mitre gauge, seems a far more sensible way not to mention not having to spend more money, no? Could you maybe measure the total length of the screw thread when it's removed from the gauge? That way I can check the length against mine and decide whether it's too long perhaps. Honestly though, if it's new and not working get a replacement from JET, should be easy as pie.

My Mitre gauge so far is great, I have not complaints. I've come from a Triton setup where the mitre gauge, to say the least, is rubbish (IMO). There is absolutely no play in my JET gauge. My blade also appears to be inline with the mitre slot, and yes adjusting the the angle seems a bit of a pain, hoping I never have to do it. I almost had to retire at 33 after pushing the saw up the hill to the workshop

The blade and positioning of the motor in line with the dust port are perhaps my only "complaints" thus far. I'm all for removing the dust at the source and I have a way to go still until that's sorted. I'll be looking at getting a decent combo blade over the next couple of months.

It's a great wee saw and couldn't have asked for more really.

Hi,
I have fixed the gauge, but it is still loose and floppy. I have conceded and ordered a incra v27, which all reviews say that it's excellent. Once I received it I will post how it performs and maybe some photos.
cheers

When you say it's floppy, what exactly is floppy and loose? If the mitre gauge is loose and wiggles in the track that's easy to adjust with the two set screws in the track guide.

Find it odd as I've never had issues with mine.

Did you contact the JET guys at all to query your issues?

GarethR - it isn't the track guide that is the problem. Incidentally, the track adjustment on the Incra gauge is streets ahead of the JET, but thats by the by.

The bush that the handle screws into is a loose fit in the body of the gauge, so even if you lock the track solid and it cannot slide at all (!), the body of the mitre gauge (that your timber is resting against) still moves around with the handle locked down tight.

Not worth me flogging all the way back into Sydney to get the mitre gauge changed, to be honest. It would have been made by the Wonko Precision Metal Co of Shanghai for about $5, and this saw is good enough to justify something better. The repeatability of the Incra V27 is a wonder to behold, believe me. I would liken the JET accessories supplied with the saw (gauge and blade) to the tyres on a cheap car......you only discover where the manufacturer tried to save a few bucks when cornering in the wet for the first time . Plastic tyres may be VERY hard wearing, but don't grip too well in the rain......

Hi All,
I agree with Mr Brush. Jet can't do anything as this is what is available for that saw. I don't know if their other high end saws are the same, but I can't see Jet providing a mitre gauge the equivalent to a v27. It depends on how accurate you want to be with your projects and if you do a lot of angle cutting. Sure Jet product will do the job, but v27 will do it better.
cheers

So JET weren't prepared to exchange your wonky mitre gauge for one that works?

Originally Posted by thedge

Jet can't do anything as this is what is available for that saw

Sounds like pretty poor customer service IMO.

Hi there,
I may have exaggerated a little about the loose and wobberly state of the mitre gauge. I didn't contact Jet as I mention before the gauge can do the job satifactory, but I prefer something more precise and user friendly.
cheers

It is rather amusing listening to the debate about the mitre gauge, the first thing I do with the mitre gauge is throw it as far as posssible.Dont waste your money on some fancy looking piece of aluminium. Lets face it guys if you want to cut a piece with the mitre gauge why not use your drop saw. What I have done and it took a few hours sunday arvo and a few scraps of mdf ,plywood 3" x 1-1/2"clear pine and a bit of ozzie teak for the runners was to make a series of sleds, and mitre sleds, do a google and you will find a heap of info. As far as I know all tablesaws have 4 bolts in the corner and all that is required to square or parrellel to the blade is make adjustments here,not rocket science just simple stuff, start fiddling with trunnions etc and you will need a dial indicator and some spare time .

Originally Posted by wonka

As far as I know all tablesaws have 4 bolts in the corner and all that is required to square or parrellel to the blade is make adjustments here,not rocket science just simple stuff, start fiddling with trunnions etc and you will need a dial indicator and some spare time .

Did you read the post earlier which said this saw doesn't have that table top adjustment?

I already suggested that but the Jet saw the guys are referring to is more difficult to adjust.

wonka - you do realise that the mitre gauges we are discussing (Incra) have precise stops for all commonly desired angles? Repeatable to within a fraction of a degree?

I'd like to see you do that with a sled.......

Those of us that have decent mitre gauges don' t need dropsaws.

Hi All,
I have received my v27 the other day. It does make a hell of a difference. I have been cutting some timber for picture frames and they were spot on.I think it is a good investment now. All I need now is a router wing for the jps10.
cheers
greg

Hi Edge man.

Could a 12" Saw blade be fitted to the machine and how is it for noise levels.

Cheers,

SM.

Very interesting discussion as I am expecting my Jet JPS-TS10 on Tuesday with a 2 hp dusty and pleated cartridge. As picture frames are high on the list, I have been reading about Incra v27 vs Kreg etc. Woodpeckers US can deliver the Incra in 7-10 days to NQ for AU$108, compared to $138 from Professional Woodworkers, then freight on top of that. Would prefer to buy locally but...
cheers

Hi Splinter,
I haven't looked at the 12in blade option. I don't think it would make any difference and the motor speed mightn't suit it. I believe that the rpms are different between the sizes. I could be wrong.
cheers
greg